Kenny G

American saxophonist
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Kenny G

Summary

Kenny G is a human[1]. His place of birth was Seattle[2]. He was born on June 5, 1956[3]. He worked as a saxophonist[4], composer[5], and jazz musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,403 views/month, #5,627 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Kenny G's place of birth was Seattle[2].
  • Kenny G was born on June 5, 1956[3].
  • Kenny G held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Kenny G's professions included saxophonist[4].
  • Kenny G worked as a composer[5].
  • Kenny G worked as a jazz musician[6].
  • Kenny G's education included a stint at University of Washington[9].
  • Kenny G was educated at Franklin High School[10].
  • Kenny G was educated at University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business[11].
  • Kenny G received the Grammy Awards[12].
  • Kenny G received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
  • Kenny G is recorded as male[14].
  • Kenny G's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Kenny G's genre is smooth jazz[16].
  • Kenny G's genre is adult contemporary music[17].
  • Kenny G's genre is easy listening[18].
  • Kenny G's record label is recorded as Arista Records[19].
  • Kenny G's record label is recorded as Concord Records[20].
  • Kenny G's record label is recorded as Bertelsmann Music Group[21].
  • Kenny G's discography is recorded as Kenny G discography[22].
  • Kenny G's Commons category is recorded as Kenny G[23].
  • Kenny G's family name is recorded as Gorelick[24].
  • Kenny G's given name is recorded as Kenneth[25].
  • Kenny G's given name is recorded as Bruce[26].
  • Kenny G's pseudonym is recorded as Kenny G[27].

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Origins and Family

Kenny G's place of birth was Seattle[2]. He was born on June 5, 1956[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[9], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30]; Franklin High School[10], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1912[33]; and University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business[11], a business school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1918[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include saxophonist[4], composer[5], and jazz musician[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Awards[12], a music award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1958[39] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].

Why It Matters

Kenny G ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,403 views/month, #5,627 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Kenny G born?

Kenny G's place of birth was Seattle[2].

What did Kenny G do for work?

Kenny G worked as saxophonist[4], composer[5], and jazz musician[6].

Where did Kenny G go to school?

Kenny G was educated at University of Washington[9], Franklin High School[10], and University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business[11].

What awards did Kenny G receive?

Honors received include Grammy Awards[12] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Record label Arista Records, Concord Records, Bertelsmann Music Group
    Social media followers {'amount': '+361000'}, {'amount': '+96656'}, {'amount': '+98312'} +3
    Image purged at
    Topic's main category Category:Kenny G
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